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Research in health and medicine

At the University of Gothenburg, research in health and medicine is conducted from multiple perspectives. The research includes areas such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, neurological disorders and person-centred care.

Current research

Here we present news and articles about current research in health and medicine at the University of Gothenburg.

News

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News – 5 January 2026
Alzheimer's research boosted by home test

Explore the research

Here you will find different ways to explore research in health and medicine at the University of Gothenburg – from searching for research projects and research groups to learning more about research collaboration.

Find research
Find research projects, research groups, and research profiles in health and medicine.

Research collaboration

Meet researchers

Here we present a selection of researchers at the University of Gothenburg whose work focuses on health and medicine

He is advancing heart care
She is passionate about imaging and education
He builds bridges between cells and data
He began his career developing computer networks. Today, he maps the body’s biological networks. His goal is to understand…
She explores the deep sea of the gut
We know that a fibre-rich diet appears to protect against cardiovascular disease, but we don’t know why. Karolina Sjöberg…
She combines health science and architecture
Does our need to spend time outdoors diminish as we age? This was the question posed by physiotherapist Madeleine Liljegren…
He studies diabetes and metabolic disorders at the cellular level
Why does insulin-producing β-cells show substantial heterogeneity in their function and response to metabolic stress?

Research and work with us

Here you can find information about opportunities to work with research, pursue doctoral studies and access research infrastructures at the University of Gothenburg.

Work at the University of Gothenburg
Here you become a part of outstanding research and education at one of Sweden's largest higher education institution, right…
Doctoral studies
As a doctoral student at the University of Gothenburg, you will have the opportunity to explore a subject and conduct…
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